The Lemon IndexAll cars · Mercedes-Benz M/GLE · 2012
2012 Mercedes-Benz M/GLE. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 14,200 and 82,500 miles. Median 48,500, from 44 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 42,500 | 500–86,400 | 15 |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 54,200 | 43,900–82,800 | 8 |
| Electrical | 63,400 | 39,800–85,200 | 6 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 81,000 | 35,000–107,000 | 5 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 37% |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 16% |
| Steering | 11% |
| Lights | 11% |
| Speed control | 5% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 132
Mercedes-Benz filed 132 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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